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Welcome to Pequot Lakes Early Childhood Family Education!
Welcome to Pequot Lakes Early Childhood Family Education!
Early Childhood & Family Education (ECFE) is a program where parents and children ages birth to 5 come to "school" together each week. Our programs set the stage for parent involvement and children's success now and in their entire educational journey. Your role as a parent in the beginning years of your child's life is crucial. Intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth occurs rapidly from birth to age 5. At no other time will your child's development be as great.
Your home is the child's first learning environment. During these important years, you the parent, are the child's most significant teacher. Raising a child can be a very rewarding and sometimes a frustrating experience. We offer a space to share the joys and challenges of parenting, receive guidance from professionals and form connections with other parents.
Our classes are staffed by licensed family educators and Early Childhood teachers. For further information, please contact Early Childhood Coordinator Shannon Wheeler at (218) 562-7520.
ECFE.mp4What is ECFE?
What is ECFE?
Watch this video to learn more about our programs!
Community Needs Assessment
The Pequot Lakes Early Childhood program is conducting research to find ways to best serve families in this community. The goal of this survey is to identify the barriers families experience in accessing Early Childhood services at Pequot Lakes, determine solutions that work for families, and understand what families need from Early Childhood services. The responses to this survey will be used to determine what actions need to be taken in order for Early Childhood services to be accessible and beneficial to everyone who would like to participate. Your responses will be kept anonymous. The survey is below or click here for the survey to share your input.
Community Education
Community Education
Click on the book cover to check out all that community education has to offer. Register for classes at pequotlakes.arux.app.
Concerns About Your Child's Development?
If you have concerns about your child's growth or development, click HERE and complete the Help Me Grow referral information. A professional will contact you to arrange a screening or evaluation to determine if your child is eligible for intervention services. You can also talk to a professional and find out ways which you can get connected with various resources in Minnesota.
Help Me Connect
A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being. Click HERE to access Help Me Connect.
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